HILLSBORO – Oregon pitcher Brando Tessar donned a Hillsboro Hops uniform for Media Day and took centerstage given his local ties to the state Thursday.

With several television cameras and reporters surrounding him, Tessar was asked about becoming a professional athlete, the struggle to bounce back from injury and what it means to him to continue his baseball career in the state of Oregon.

"I'm excited. The chance to get playing has always been a dream of mine, and to play so close to home – in Oregon – it's awesome," Tessar said at the time.

He hadn't yet been cleared on a physical that all recent draftees undergo, but Tessar had agreed to terms and the Hops wanted to trot out the Ducks pitcher as soon as possible.

Unfortunately for all parties involved, Tessar's physical raised red flags, causing the Diamondbacks to back off the 25th round-selection (750th overall).

That news didn't arrive in Hillsboro until after Media Day.

"Basically, he is not under contract with the Diamondbacks," Hops General Manager K.L. Wombacher said. "At this point, it's unlikely he'll be joining the Diamondbacks."

Wombacher is handcuffed a bit in what he can say, but the reality is that Tessar won't be with Arizona's organization.

The awkward situation has already led to a policy change for the Diamondbacks' Class-A short-season affiliate.

"We were hopeful that the contract was going to get done, and since he was in town we involved him in Media Day, but lesson learned," Wombacher said. "In the future, we'll make sure that contracts are finalized."